Chest compression-only CPR may be the most effective way for bystanders to assist victims of cardiac arrest, suggests a recent study from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Researchers ...

A randomized trial shows no difference in adult patient outcomes with the two approaches. A previous nonrandomized study showed improved outcomes from adult cardiac arrest with compression-only ...

CPR’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions have saved countless lives, but the chest pumps alone may be just as effective during medical emergencies. more A Japanese study found that ...

On-screen depictions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and CPR tended to ignore the current standard of hands-only CPR for bystanders, a study found. Despite the American Heart Association (AHA ...

As part of a national campaign encouraging Americans to Be Red Cross Ready, the American Red Cross has developed the First Aid and CPR for Everyone kit - an at-home tool for practicing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bystander CPR as depicted on TV frequently did not align with correct real-world procedures and experience.

Those interested in learning CPR are in luck in Clackamas County. American Medical Response, the county's emergency medical services provider, is providing compression-only CPR training in Happy ...

Scripted television shows fail to accurately portray the realities of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and often depict out-of-date practices for compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation ...

The Savy King of Hearts, the American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League team up to boost CPR readiness across all 16 teams KANSAS CITY, March 19, 2026 — With sudden cardiac ...

The Savy King of Hearts, the American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League team up to boost CPR readiness across all 16 teams PORTLAND, March 20, 2026 — With sudden cardiac arrest ...

American TV episodes continued to depict bystander CPR with pulse checks and breaths given alongside compression, a study found. This despite hands-only CPR being the official method endorsed by the ...